How will I know if I am receiving a merit scholarship, and if I should apply for the need-based grant?

If you apply for admission to a the Institute degree program by one of our priority scholarship deadlines, you will automatically be considered for a merit-based scholarship. Scholarship decisions are made and applicants are notified approximately 4 weeks after the deadline. You may also apply for the need-based grant, but these are completely separate review processes.

You will be asked to submit documentation in English from your employer and/or your parents' employer. This letter should include total earnings for the year including any allowances (e.g. housing, vehicles, retirement).

We encourage applicants to apply by our November 15 priority deadline for Spring 2014 admission using the Need Access form at www.needaccess.com. It is possible to apply after the deadline but there may not be availability of funds. You are required to apply for need-based funding every year, and your financial need will be re-assessed with each application.

To be considered, all students must register with Need Access (www.needaccess.com) and submit the electronic application. Please note that there is a $28 application fee. We are unable to offer fee waivers. You will need your most recent tax information to complete the Need Access application.

If I receive a need-based grant, is it renewable for future semesters?

If you receive a need-based grant in the fall semester, it will be renewed for the spring semester provided you are registered as a full-time student. The award is based on full-time enrollment and may be pro-rated if you do not take 11 or more credits. If you start your enrollment in a degree program in the spring semester, the award will not be automatically renewed for the next semester. You will be required to reapply each fall for new funding.